Northern trout gudgeon vs Malabar pufferfish: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Malabar pufferfish is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Malabar pufferfish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • The Northern trout gudgeon can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • An adult Northern trout gudgeon is about 7 times the length of a Malabar pufferfish and may eat it.
  • Both are comfortable at 24–26°C (75–79°F).
  • A pH of 7.5–7.8 suits both.

Side by side

Northern trout gudgeonMalabar pufferfish
Adult size17.5 cm (6.9 in)2.5 cm (1 in)
Minimum tank150 L (40 US gal)20 L (5 US gal)
Temperature24–26°C (75–79°F)22–28°C (72–82°F)
pH6.0–7.87.5–8.3
Hardness–5–15 dGH (89–268 ppm)
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Community tankGoodNot suitable
Care levelEasy–
DietOmnivore–

Species profiles